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Create meaningful customer communication

May 25, 2023 By Tom Jaenicke

In his latest column, Tom Jaenicke encourages retailers to let customers know about the sustainability of the propane business.

This article is tagged with communication, customer relations, customer retention, customer service, marketing, Marketing Mix, tom jaenicke, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

LPG Spotlight: Stuck Enterprises

May 23, 2023 By Chris Lewis

Pennsylvania propane retailer Stuck Enterprises overcomes a destructive fire by using cloud-based services for its operations.

This article is tagged with LPG Spotlight, Pennsylvania, technology and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Digital platforms can evaluate technician performance. (Photo: ipuwadol/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Streamline cathodic protection testing, documentation

May 22, 2023 By Brent Cammett

NFPA 58 requires routine cathodic testing for underground propane tanks from 2011 and newer.

This article is tagged with NFPA 58, P3 Propane Safety, safety signals and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Steve and Carla Ahrens and family. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Photo parade of LP Gas Hall of Fame 2023 ceremony

May 19, 2023 By LP Gas

See a variety of images from the 2023 LP Gas Hall of Fame ceremony, including cocktail hour, induction speeches and propane industry members.

This article is tagged with LP Gas Hall of Fame and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine, Hall of Fame

Kendall Rawls addresses attendees. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

How to manage volatility in the energy industry

May 18, 2023 By Kendall Rawls

To ensure success and grow their business, propane retailers must develop a well-thought-out strategy. Follow these six tips.

This article is tagged with energy industry, energy market, Mergers and Acquisitions, Succession Planning and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

The Benchmarking Council is adding a cylinder exchange group in the fall to help boost membership. (Photo courtesy of Eric Sears)

Learning to grow together: Success stories from the Benchmarking Council

May 18, 2023 By Jennifer Webb

The National Propane Gas Association’s Benchmarking Council helps members gain insight into best practices for operating a propane company.

This article is tagged with Benchmarking Council, Boehlke Bottled Gas, Connecticut, Koppy's Propane, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Energy Distribution Partners acquired Campora Propane of Stockton, California, in 2020. Over the past 12 months, the company completed four acquisitions in four different states. (Photo courtesy of Campora Propane)

2022-23 merger and acquisition activity

May 16, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Here’s a look at the merger and acquisition activity LP Gas tracked during the past 12 months for the retail propane industry.

This article is tagged with Mergers and Acquisitions, Rural Computer Consultants (RCC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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Propane company buyers on business relationships, acquisitions process

May 15, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The propane industry companies that grow in part through acquisitions vary their approach to connecting with propane retailers.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, EDP, Ferrellgas, Mergers and Acquisitions, Paraco Gas, propane retailers, Star Group, Superior Plus Corp. and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Jeff Vandemark, co-owner of IPS, meets with retailers at the LP Gas Growth Summit. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Propane marketer boosts dispenser business with help from summit partner

May 12, 2023 By Bob Sandrick

An autogas partnership between Co-Alliance Cooperative and IPS formed after they built a relationship at the LP Gas Growth Summit.

This article is tagged with autogas, Co-Alliance, Indiana, Industrial Propane Service (IPS), LP Gas Growth Summit, Michigan, Mike Hayden, Summit Success Stories and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Observations reveal propane industry in transition

May 11, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Much like May’s annual running of the Kentucky Derby, the propane industry’s convention season has begun its 2023 sprint.

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